Grace's POV. I slumped back to the pack house, feeling completely winded after my confrontation with Alexis. I wished that I had some smart retort, witty comeback or even just a simple answer for when she assured me that Rhyder would eventually come crawling back to her. Instead, I just stood there gaping at her like a simple fool incapable of speaking. She sounded so sure of herself. Like she was simply stating a fact that everyone else knew and I was the only one late to the party. Luckily, a few wolves walked past and Alexis turned around and walked away. I could only imagine the look of satisfaction on her smug face. She must have been so proud of herself for leaving me in stunned silence - having accomplished exactly what she had set out to do. And as I made my way back with hu

